Menlo Park, California vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 77.1% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $28,654 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Menlo Park, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower